A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to lessen the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.

Paris, France's capital, displays why it is known as the "City of Lights" in this photo taken ... especially from high above Earth at night. This photo of Paris was taken at 9:54 p.m. local ...

particularly city and town lights, according to NOAA. The hues are not likely to appear as vibrant as they do in photos, but they should be visible against the black backdrop of night. While these ...